How do you get the software to run at 1:1 aspect ratio? I’ve got the LH820st in 1:1 When I try e6 with the sky trak play and improve it only gives me the window option to run it at 4:3 aspect ratio and it won’t open in a 1:1 size Same issue with the skytrak range Thanks
Are you using an iPad to run E6 and the SkyTrak range? If so, then I don’t think you can change the aspect ratio. If you are using a PC, then you can go into your graphics card settings and adjust the resolution so that it fits the screen 👍🏼
@@hcpgolf thanks for replying, I am using a gaming PC. I can change the projector settings to 1:1 1080 x 1080 but the e6 and the sky track range doesn’t give that option for me unless I’m doing something wrong
Hmm I'm not sure then - you can definitely get skytrak range to run at 1080x1080 as I used to have mine like that... and im sure you'll be able to get E6 like that aswell. Without seeing your screen settings i cant really help. Maybe look on youtube for a tutorial about how to change the resolution of your extended screen
Excellent vid! I’m just waiting for this projector to launch in Australia. Could I please ask how far from the impact screen the projector was placed? I’m hoping to situate mine approx 12ft from my impact screen but worried this will be too far for a short throw projector. Many thanks 😊
Hi, I love your channel I see your discount of 5% off. I’d like to get that same projector that you’re using and will your code work purchasing from the USA?
Hi mate and thank you. Unfortunately you can't get the 5% off that exact projector I'm sorry. You can buy the projector in the USA though if you visit projectorcentral.com or BenQ's website 👍🏼⛳️
I’ve never tried any of these but from a quick look at the specs of each I’d probably lean towards the PX701. I’d recommend watching this video to help you decide ruclips.net/video/W2NtF7_yMKQ/видео.html
I was also debating on the Optoma GT2000HDR Compact Short Throw Laser Projector. I heard good reviews on that one as well. May be easier to get and a little cheaper. Now after seeing yours I am leaning towards possibly the benq?? Don’t know what to do. My screen is 8 by 8. I use gs pro.
Wow. I’m on the market for a new one. Don’t really want to spend the money but yours sure looks nice. What size is your screen? What are the settings because my screen is 8‘ x 8‘ will that work? I thought that you needed to put it on white screen to get such a clear picture, but your screen does not look like it’s super wide and the picture looks awesome. Thank you.
You said 1080p, but maybe it's not 1080p? Seems to be 1280x800? But if it looks that good, maybe it's good enough if you don't have some sort of gigantic screen? How big do you think that would look good??? Very serious buyer here.
It’s definitely a 1080p projector and I have just used the “digital shrink” option, 1:1 ratio and adjusted the corners to get it to fit. It would definitely work well with a 16:9 or 16:10 ratio screen and would be just as good I’m sure 👍🏼
Does the projector have any zooming ability? My current ceiling mount is 10 feet from my impact screen and I don’t want to have to move the mount. Projector central says, with my specs, that it should be mounted 6’3” from the screen. If this projector has a zoom function I might be able to keep the mount where it is. If not then I would have to move the mount…which would be a pain.
Can you tell what your settings te both on your computer and projector? For some reason I can’t get lens shift to highlight therefore I can’t use it. Not sure if my resolution is correct or I need to change something in projector settings. Thanks
I use a gaming PC that I built myself. You can see how I built it and all the specs I used in this video ruclips.net/video/ERCx3eGgjwE/видео.html I haven’t tried this projector outside. I imagine it would be ok but of course the darker it is, the better image you’ll get 👍🏼
What mount is that and what sort of angle down does it project. I have the problem where i will have a box about 15cm in front of where ill have the projector but its only 20cm in height. The ceiling moubt offset says it needs to be 23cm so i think them image will project below the other box and not into it?
Great review Mitch, my setup 8ft6x8ft6 screen looks very similar to yours so you’ve helped me decide. I was originally looking at the 500, but that clarity and brightness is beautiful. Thanks for the help and your ebook👍
That projector's throw calculator says it needs to be 8 inches above the top of the screen. Is it setup that way on yours and if not how did you get around it?
It wasn’t the easiest when using the throw calculator I’ll be honest. The way I got around it was to just hold the projector in my hands and walk back until it filled the screen top to bottom. That is where I mounted the projector. Then I adjusted the horizontal image using the graphics card resolution settings within windows. As for how high above the screen, I haven’t measured it, but I’d say mine is around about 8 inches or so - my screen is pretty much the height of my room 👍🏼⛳️
@@hcpgolf Cheers, I've run some calculations and if I set the projector 2.5m (8ft, using the R10) away from a 2x2m screen (at the tee) to avoid errant shots, I will need to use the zoom function and lose 200cm of horizontal projection and 81cm of vertical projection; would this be a concern with the overall image quality?
I’m having a difficult time covering my entire screen(113x85h). Based on your video how far back is your projector mounted and how far down from the ceiling is the projector. Also how much can you move the projection over. I’m only 10” off center and the screen won’t move that much. What is your resolution numbers set too?
Projector is about 8 inches down from ceiling and about 8ft back from screen. Easiest way to figure it out is hold projector in your hands switched on, move back until screen is filled top to bottom (don’t worry about width). Mount that distance away from your screen then you can adjust width within the graphics card settings on windows. My resolution is set to 1080x1080 👍🏼⛳️
Hi mate - I noticed that you have your projector ceiling mounted but off centre on the side you swing from right? I’d be looking to do this too as my ceiling is 2.5m high. Is it mainly horizontal and vertical keystone you need to ensure the image fills the screen? I also read you need to make sure you fill the height of the screen and can then reduce width via the graphics card. Finding it difficult identifying a budget friendly projector and want to make sure I’m looking for the right specs as it’s the last item to purchase! Cheers
You are correct - get the height to fill the screen then you can adjust the width within the graphics card settings Horizontal keystone will be what you need if you are going to mount it off-centre. Most projectors should come with vertical keystone as standard I think but to be on the safe side just check before you buy because it will also help. If you would like to know more about what specs to choose I made a video about what to look for in projectors it should help with your decision: ruclips.net/video/W2NtF7_yMKQ/видео.html Good luck mate 👍🏼⛳️
@@hcpgolf so was yours just vertical correction before which gave the shadows when hitting, but now off centre with horizontal has sorted that out? The throw ratios etc are a minefield haha but that’s for your reply
I now have a short throw projector - my old one wasn’t - which is why I no longer get shadows. It is mounted closer to my screen therefore it doesn’t cast a shadow when I stand at my hitting area 👍🏼
Hi Mitch I will be using mine from the iPad so the iPad puts out 4 _3 so if I fill the screen 1:1 then I’ll be loosing something either side. Now I’m assuming GSPro will be wider so do you find your loosing anything? Picture does look amazing.
Quick question. I’m also working on a simulator and have a small room 9x16 and my screen is 91”x91” (1:1). Would this be your recommended projector? And how far is yours mounted from your screen?
Nice projector Mitch. After my latest launch monitor purchase, I'm going to have to save up a few pennies before looking at my next projector. Currently have the BenQ TH671ST but even through the video I can see how much better your laser projector is in brightness and features than what I have. Jealous here.
Your videos are really helpful 👍G unna do my own sim setup and save the cash over a "package deal". This projector does look amazing. Sorry its off topic but due to space restrictions im going skytrak. I'm stoked to see the new skytrak+ has come out. Do you know if GSPro works with the skytrak+?
Thanks mate I appreciate the positive feedback 👍🏼 I do not believe the new SkyTrak will work with GSPro just yet as no one has developed an app to integrate it. And I don’t think SkyTrak are going to agree the official integration of GSPro any time soon. But stranger things have happened in golf lately! 😂
It gets quite cold here in the states. Would this projector be ok in my garage where it gets cold? Been watching your videos all night. Subscribed. Thanks man! Also - does it come with the mounting hardware?
Haha thanks mate 🙌🏼 I’m not totally sure how well it holds up in the temperatures. It’s got to about minus 2 so far here and it’s been fine. No it doesn’t come with the mounting equipment you’d have to buy that separately ⛳️
@@hcpgolf does it matter? I’m getting a 9x9 carl place enclosure but can figure out how for to mount? Some say with the LH820st I brought I should mount 50% of the width, but yours is 8ft on n 8ft screen?
In all honesty it was a bit of a ballache to mount using BenQ’s guide and even the projector central guide online. You will be able to fill your screen no problem. Set the projector to 1:1 ratio. Then the easiest way to do it is to turn projector on and hold it in your hands, walk backwards from your screen until you fill the height of your impact screen (don’t worry about the width - the image will be too wide). Once you’ve got the full height, mount the projector that distance away from the screen. Once you’ve got it installed/mounted, you can then adjust the width within your GPU settings on windows, along with digital shrink and corner fit settings within the projector 👍🏼
How have you found this setup for offset hitting? (By that I mean your room is small so a dead straight shot is hit into the right hand side of your screen and not the middle of the screen). Skytrak, gspro and this projector all work well for this?
Yes mate you can adjust the offset on the SkyTrak software if you have the game improvement package, and you can adjust the offset in GSPro - all works great 👍🏼
Looks amazing Midge what a quality image, wouldn’t want a 4k when that looks so good ?! Not a bad 1st shot for a loosener !! Just need the Skytrak + to make it even better 🏌🏼♂️
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How do you get the software to run at 1:1 aspect ratio? I’ve got the LH820st in 1:1
When I try e6 with the sky trak play and improve it only gives me the window option to run it at 4:3 aspect ratio and it won’t open in a 1:1 size Same issue with the skytrak range
Thanks
Are you using an iPad to run E6 and the SkyTrak range? If so, then I don’t think you can change the aspect ratio.
If you are using a PC, then you can go into your graphics card settings and adjust the resolution so that it fits the screen 👍🏼
@@hcpgolf thanks for replying, I am using a gaming PC. I can change the projector settings to 1:1 1080 x 1080 but the e6 and the sky track range doesn’t give that option for me unless I’m doing something wrong
Hmm I'm not sure then - you can definitely get skytrak range to run at 1080x1080 as I used to have mine like that... and im sure you'll be able to get E6 like that aswell. Without seeing your screen settings i cant really help. Maybe look on youtube for a tutorial about how to change the resolution of your extended screen
Excellent vid! I’m just waiting for this projector to launch in Australia. Could I please ask how far from the impact screen the projector was placed? I’m hoping to situate mine approx 12ft from my impact screen but worried this will be too far for a short throw projector. Many thanks 😊
Mine is about 8ft away from the screen 👍🏼⛳️
Hi, I love your channel I see your discount of 5% off. I’d like to get that same projector that you’re using and will your code work purchasing from the USA?
Hi mate and thank you. Unfortunately you can't get the 5% off that exact projector I'm sorry. You can buy the projector in the USA though if you visit projectorcentral.com or BenQ's website 👍🏼⛳️
Which one better ViewSonic px701 or viewsonic x1 for golf simulator?please advise
I’ve never tried any of these but from a quick look at the specs of each I’d probably lean towards the PX701. I’d recommend watching this video to help you decide ruclips.net/video/W2NtF7_yMKQ/видео.html
I was also debating on the Optoma GT2000HDR Compact Short Throw Laser Projector. I heard good reviews on that one as well. May be easier to get and a little cheaper. Now after seeing yours I am leaning towards possibly the benq?? Don’t know what to do. My screen is 8 by 8. I use gs pro.
The BenQ one really is top quality for a golf sim
That looks Awesome, just looking at the width and height to see if it will fit, colours look fantastic. Put big light will ya, i'm doing crossword 🤣
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Can I use GS Pro with skytrak+, if yes how, as I'm struggling to set it up? Thanks
You can. You need to join the ST Vision discord group for files and instructions 👍🏼
Wow. I’m on the market for a new one. Don’t really want to spend the money but yours sure looks nice. What size is your screen? What are the settings because my screen is 8‘ x 8‘ will that work? I thought that you needed to put it on white screen to get such a clear picture, but your screen does not look like it’s super wide and the picture looks awesome. Thank you.
8x8 screen will work fine!
You said 1080p, but maybe it's not 1080p? Seems to be 1280x800? But if it looks that good, maybe it's good enough if you don't have some sort of gigantic screen? How big do you think that would look good??? Very serious buyer here.
It’s definitely a 1080p projector and I have just used the “digital shrink” option, 1:1 ratio and adjusted the corners to get it to fit. It would definitely work well with a 16:9 or 16:10 ratio screen and would be just as good I’m sure 👍🏼
My screen is 2.7 m heigh x 3 m wide would this projector work for me?
Yes you can get it to fit that size 👍🏼⛳️
Does the projector have any zooming ability? My current ceiling mount is 10 feet from my impact screen and I don’t want to have to move the mount. Projector central says, with my specs, that it should be mounted 6’3” from the screen. If this projector has a zoom function I might be able to keep the mount where it is. If not then I would have to move the mount…which would be a pain.
You can zoom in but I don’t think you can zoom out
I went to the website. The DO NOT make it easy to see the price. Good shot.
Ya very challenging. I just googled it instead. Popped right up. Idk why companies have to be so difficult haha
Thanks mate, ye it’s not cheap! 🤦🏻♂️
Can you tell what your settings te both on your computer and projector? For some reason I can’t get lens shift to highlight therefore I can’t use it. Not sure if my resolution is correct or I need to change something in projector settings. Thanks
Hi, my resolution is set to 1080x1080 on the computers graphics card and i have the aspect ratio on the projector set to 1:1. I hope this helps
What make and model laptop do you use for the GSPro ? Will this projector work outside and provide a bright enough picture ?
I use a gaming PC that I built myself. You can see how I built it and all the specs I used in this video ruclips.net/video/ERCx3eGgjwE/видео.html
I haven’t tried this projector outside. I imagine it would be ok but of course the darker it is, the better image you’ll get 👍🏼
What mount is that and what sort of angle down does it project. I have the problem where i will have a box about 15cm in front of where ill have the projector but its only 20cm in height. The ceiling moubt offset says it needs to be 23cm so i think them image will project below the other box and not into it?
My mount is something similar to this: amzn.to/3raD2N4
I’m not sure what angle it is projecting at, it is facing upwards slightly I know that much!
Great review Mitch, my setup 8ft6x8ft6 screen looks very similar to yours so you’ve helped me decide. I was originally looking at the 500, but that clarity and brightness is beautiful. Thanks for the help and your ebook👍
Thanks mate I’m glad it’s been helpful 👍🏼⛳️
Can you post a link for the projector ceiling mounting bracket
It’s similar to this (the one I have is no longer on Amazon) amzn.to/4bK5acK
That projector's throw calculator says it needs to be 8 inches above the top of the screen. Is it setup that way on yours and if not how did you get around it?
It wasn’t the easiest when using the throw calculator I’ll be honest. The way I got around it was to just hold the projector in my hands and walk back until it filled the screen top to bottom. That is where I mounted the projector. Then I adjusted the horizontal image using the graphics card resolution settings within windows. As for how high above the screen, I haven’t measured it, but I’d say mine is around about 8 inches or so - my screen is pretty much the height of my room 👍🏼⛳️
looks awsome! how much is the projector?
Last time I looked it was about $2k 😵💫
Excellent review! Do you still need to set a custom resolution with Windows or can corner fit on the projector size and scale it down appropriately?
Thanks mate. Yes I set 1080x1080 as my custom resolution on windows 👍🏼⛳️
@@hcpgolf Cheers, I've run some calculations and if I set the projector 2.5m (8ft, using the R10) away from a 2x2m screen (at the tee) to avoid errant shots, I will need to use the zoom function and lose 200cm of horizontal projection and 81cm of vertical projection; would this be a concern with the overall image quality?
I’m having a difficult time covering my entire screen(113x85h). Based on your video how far back is your projector mounted and how far down from the ceiling is the projector. Also how much can you move the projection over. I’m only 10” off center and the screen won’t move that much. What is your resolution numbers set too?
Projector is about 8 inches down from ceiling and about 8ft back from screen. Easiest way to figure it out is hold projector in your hands switched on, move back until screen is filled top to bottom (don’t worry about width). Mount that distance away from your screen then you can adjust width within the graphics card settings on windows. My resolution is set to 1080x1080 👍🏼⛳️
My screen is 113 x 84 and my resolution is set for 1440 x 1080 does that seem right?
Hi mate - I noticed that you have your projector ceiling mounted but off centre on the side you swing from right? I’d be looking to do this too as my ceiling is 2.5m high. Is it mainly horizontal and vertical keystone you need to ensure the image fills the screen?
I also read you need to make sure you fill the height of the screen and can then reduce width via the graphics card.
Finding it difficult identifying a budget friendly projector and want to make sure I’m looking for the right specs as it’s the last item to purchase! Cheers
You are correct - get the height to fill the screen then you can adjust the width within the graphics card settings
Horizontal keystone will be what you need if you are going to mount it off-centre. Most projectors should come with vertical keystone as standard I think but to be on the safe side just check before you buy because it will also help.
If you would like to know more about what specs to choose I made a video about what to look for in projectors it should help with your decision: ruclips.net/video/W2NtF7_yMKQ/видео.html
Good luck mate 👍🏼⛳️
@@hcpgolf so was yours just vertical correction before which gave the shadows when hitting, but now off centre with horizontal has sorted that out? The throw ratios etc are a minefield haha but that’s for your reply
I now have a short throw projector - my old one wasn’t - which is why I no longer get shadows. It is mounted closer to my screen therefore it doesn’t cast a shadow when I stand at my hitting area 👍🏼
@@hcpgolf ah right that’s great - looks really good bud. Is it behind you or nearly shoulder line etc? Thanks again
I’d say in shoulder line, slightly behind me
Hi Mitch I will be using mine from the iPad so the iPad puts out 4 _3 so if I fill the screen 1:1 then I’ll be loosing something either side. Now I’m assuming GSPro will be wider so do you find your loosing anything? Picture does look amazing.
Are you aware that GSPro currently does not work on iPad??
Yes I will be upgrading Skytrak to the practice and play package until I get myself a gaming pc.
😍😍😍
Quick question. I’m also working on a simulator and have a small room 9x16 and my screen is 91”x91” (1:1). Would this be your recommended projector? And how far is yours mounted from your screen?
Nice projector Mitch. After my latest launch monitor purchase, I'm going to have to save up a few pennies before looking at my next projector. Currently have the BenQ TH671ST but even through the video I can see how much better your laser projector is in brightness and features than what I have. Jealous here.
Thanks mate! I was pretty happy with my old one until I started using this now I see the difference I won’t be going back 😂
Can it do 4:3 aspect ratio?
Ye 👍🏼⛳️
@@hcpgolf and you still have access to all features ? corner correction lens shift etc.... ?
I got the projector but the digital lns shift isn't available it's greyed out... Why?
How much does the frigging thing cost??? Ugh
Ye its like £2k 🤦🏻♂️
I got the projector but the digital lens shift is greyed out I can't use it do you know why?
Fantastic review I work for BenQ, and this is an amazing little projector. Let me know if anyone is interested in getting one.
Thank you 👍🏼⛳️
Interested! Can you get an employee discount code for me?1
I’ll be getting one just after Xmas, waiting for discounts🤞😊
Can you PM me a current price for the projector
Hi I’m interested in getting one of these..is there a link where i can find it?
Your videos are really helpful 👍G
unna do my own sim setup and save the cash over a "package deal". This projector does look amazing.
Sorry its off topic but due to space restrictions im going skytrak. I'm stoked to see the new skytrak+ has come out.
Do you know if GSPro works with the skytrak+?
Thanks mate I appreciate the positive feedback 👍🏼 I do not believe the new SkyTrak will work with GSPro just yet as no one has developed an app to integrate it. And I don’t think SkyTrak are going to agree the official integration of GSPro any time soon. But stranger things have happened in golf lately! 😂
@@hcpgolf here's hopin someone is onto that app. Thanks for the heads up 👍
How far is your ball from the screen in this video?
About 7ft 👍🏼
@@hcpgolfthank you!
Thought that course disappeared from GSP
It is somehow still in my course library 😳 so I’m not tampering with it! 😂
nah it was just the TPC courses wasnt it?
Hi- great video. Do you use a 1x1 aspect ratio?
Never mind you answered this below! I have the same size screen so excited to see this working so well.
Yes this projector works really well 👍🏼⛳️
How wide is your screen there? Would this work on a 7’ screen?
My screen is 2.3m wide - so just over 7ft 👍🏼⛳️
It gets quite cold here in the states. Would this projector be ok in my garage where it gets cold? Been watching your videos all night. Subscribed. Thanks man!
Also - does it come with the mounting hardware?
Haha thanks mate 🙌🏼 I’m not totally sure how well it holds up in the temperatures. It’s got to about minus 2 so far here and it’s been fine. No it doesn’t come with the mounting equipment you’d have to buy that separately ⛳️
Very nice, what were the specs
What were the specs of your old projector 720p?
No that was 1080 but only 2600 lumens I think
love your excitement bro
Haha thanks mate ⛳️
Congrats mate! Looks like a whole new room!!!
Thanks mate!
WOW .. THAT LOOKS AWESOME LOVE IT 👍
Thanks mate!
What distance from your impact screen did you mount the projector at?
It’s about 8ft 👍🏼
@@hcpgolf does it matter? I’m getting a 9x9 carl place enclosure but can figure out how for to mount? Some say with the LH820st I brought I should mount 50% of the width, but yours is 8ft on n 8ft screen?
In all honesty it was a bit of a ballache to mount using BenQ’s guide and even the projector central guide online. You will be able to fill your screen no problem. Set the projector to 1:1 ratio. Then the easiest way to do it is to turn projector on and hold it in your hands, walk backwards from your screen until you fill the height of your impact screen (don’t worry about the width - the image will be too wide). Once you’ve got the full height, mount the projector that distance away from the screen. Once you’ve got it installed/mounted, you can then adjust the width within your GPU settings on windows, along with digital shrink and corner fit settings within the projector 👍🏼
Thank you my friend.
How have you found this setup for offset hitting? (By that I mean your room is small so a dead straight shot is hit into the right hand side of your screen and not the middle of the screen).
Skytrak, gspro and this projector all work well for this?
Yes mate you can adjust the offset on the SkyTrak software if you have the game improvement package, and you can adjust the offset in GSPro - all works great 👍🏼
@@hcpgolf thanks for getting back. Still happy with the projector you have? I’m likely to end up having a very similar setup to you
Yes the projector is great 👍🏼⛳️
Looks amazing Midge what a quality image, wouldn’t want a 4k when that looks so good ?!
Not a bad 1st shot for a loosener !! Just need the Skytrak + to make it even better 🏌🏼♂️
Haha thanks mate glad you think it looks good too ⛳️